Kristyn Felman, MPH, CPH, LSW

Family Support Specialist

Kristyn joined the Program on Ethics and Decision Making in 2015 as a Family Support Specialist. She holds advanced degrees and licensure in both public health and social work and is an alum of the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public Health. She has over ten years of experience providing health education and decision-making support to families navigating the healthcare system. Within the “4 Supports Study” she provides emotional support and education to study participants, manages research activities, and actively enrolls subjects in ongoing research.

Education

Degree

Year

Field

University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health

MPH

2010

Behavior and Community Health Sciences

University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work

MSW

2010

Social Work

James Madison University

BA

2004

Political Science

Administrative Positions

Years

Department

Title

2014

Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging

Health Educator

2012-2014

Mental Health America Allegheny County

Senior Advocate & Director of Health Communication and Social Media

2007-2010

University of Pittsburgh Center for Maternal and Child Health Leadership in Public Health Social Work